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puerility
Puerility (noun) means the quality of being childish or silly.
noun
1
The quality of being childish or silly.
2
Something childish or silly, especially a remark that is dull or foolish.
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Etymology
From Middle English puerilite, from Middle French puérilité and its etymon Latin puerīlitās, from puerīlis (“childish, juvenile”), from puer (“boy”). By surface analysis, puerile + -ity.
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What is the meaning of puerility?
"puerility" (noun) means the quality of being childish or silly.
What is another word for puerility?
Other words for "puerility" include childhood, childishness.
What is the opposite of puerility?
Opposites of "puerility" include ripeness, maturity.
What are the different meanings of puerility?
"puerility" has 2 main meanings: 1. The quality of being childish or silly; 2. Something childish or silly, especially a remark that is dull or foolish.
